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Q1 2018 Issue
World’s first Nature-Inspired Cityland Mall remains on track for Q4 2018 opening
Cityland Mall awarded Al-Shirawi Interiors contract to complete the interior fit-out works
Retailers Update Meet the addition to members of the Nature-Inspired Cityland Mall
Construction Update A status check on the 2.2 Million sf. project
Cityland Mall to launch in Q4 2018 and showcase the world’s first Nature-Inspired shopping destination in Dubai Cityland Mall which will be the world’s first ‘Nature-Inspired’ shopping destination remains on track for opening in Q4 2018 with construction of the mall continuing at a consistent pace. In terms of construction, 60% of the project has been completed as of February 2018. In parallel, the leasing of the mall has also made considerable progress with over 50% of retail spaces being leased and committed.
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......................................... 190,000 sq.ft. HOME FASHION AND ACCESORIES AREA FOR LEASING
......................................... 160,000 sq.ft. F&B AREA FOR LEASING
......................................... 150,000 sq.ft. UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS
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“With consistent progress on both the construction and leasing side, we look forward to launching Cityland Mall to the public during the fourth quarter of this year and add a unique dimension in terms of retail to the UAE market. We have received strong interest from retailers and we are working to conclude the leasing activities by adding an additional 30% of leased retail space by year-end. We anticipate the balance of the retail area to be fully committed by end of Q1 2019” - Fahimuddin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Cityland Group
Cityland Mall makes consistent progress on leasing with over 50% of retail spaces being leased and committed
Our Mall Manager and retail leasing experts, McARTHUR + COMPANY are pleased to report that Cityland Mall is currently over 50% leased and committed.
outlets, with a complete range of dining preferences. In Central Park, there will be 22 full service casual dining concepts with outdoor terraces facing onto Central Park. Several of these restaurants will also have The McARTHUR + Cityland Mall teams roof top terraces with amazing views of have worked countless hours meeting the Park. with the best retailers in the market reviewing new concepts and working The Lifestyle Fashion area will feature with these brands to help craft the retail over 100 retailers selling fashion and offer to this unique destination. apparel, shoes and accessories to provide customers with a strong variety of popular Cityland Mall will be providing a strong and premium brands. Riva Fashion, selection of retailers across various Matalan, Ipekyol, Native are among the categories. Cityland Mall’s Everyday prominent fashion brands that will be Essentials area will be strongly anchored present in Cityland Mall with many others by a 100,000 sq. feet Carrefour in the pipeline. hypermarket. Supporting the Hypermarket district will be over 75 shops In terms of Family Entertainment options, and services, making it easy for customers visitors to Cityland Mall will be served by a to manage their day-to-day grocery and stunning 4,132 sq.m. VOX Cinemas with 10 necessity shopping. screens using the latest projection and audio technology. Next-door will be the The mall’s Food and Beverage offerings Fabyland Family Entertainment Centre, an will feature a wide variety of restaurants, indoor amusement park of close to 35,700 cafes and quick service food concepts. sq. feet. The food court area will feature over 20
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Retailers Update
Cityland Mall to introduce another addition to the fashion retail world
Leading Fashion Retailer Matalan to Open at Cityland Mall Cityland Group – developer of Cityland Mall, UAE’s first nature-inspired mall scheduled for launch in 2018 – announced further progress in its leasing arrangements by signing up Matalan which is one of the leading fashion and lifestyle retailers across the globe. Founded in 1985, Matalan, the specialist retailer in fashion and homeware will occupy 26,318 sq.ft location at Cityland Mall offering the latest clothing for ladies, men & kids along with an eclectic range of homeware items at affordable prices. With the mission of providing the best in fashion at outstanding values for modern families, Matalan is all set to be a prime shopping destination in Cityland Mall. Fahimuddin Sharfuddin, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Cityland Group, said: “We are pleased to have Matalan join the growing portfolio of global retail brands at Cityland Mall. Matalan has over the years been extremely successful in meeting the evolving needs of modern families with affordable prices and will definitely play an important role in meeting customer expectations for discerning UAE shoppers.”
“We are excited to be part of the most anticipated, one of the largest retail centers in Dubai - Cityland Mall. The opening of this mall marks a new and fresh setting for our MATALAN brand in the region giving us great opportunity to uphold and extend our goal in providing the highest quality clothing and homeware for the best price for our customers.” – Hasit Kakkad – Retail Manager, at Business Trading Company, dealers of Matalan in the GCC. Cityland Mall, which is the world’s first ‘nature-inspired’ shopping destination, will feature a 200,000-sq-ft open-air garden called Central Park that will be the epicenter of the mall in terms of both architecture and its anchoring role in providing a unique sensory experience for shoppers. Cityland Mall will also be a prime attraction for the various communities in Dubailand area such as Arabian Ranches, Marjan, Al Barari, Layan, and Falcon City amongst many others who live along the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
Jawhara Jewellery® – Jewellers since 1907 With extensive knowledge and decades of jewellery business experience, Jawhara as an Emarati Jewellery company was born out of the notion that jewellery should resonate with the wearer’s innermost desires. Jawhara began with traditional and modern jewellery designs with unique beauty and quality. This belief is reflected in every creation of the brand, from the highly innovative, novel designs to the care and precision accorded to each place. Made for the modern young woman, Jawhara epitomizes the youth, while celebrating the different nuances of the region. All the collections are conceived, created and developed by a team of skilled in-house and international jewellers known for their exceptional craftsmanship. Our designs are manufactured and responsibly sourced from the best international alliances located in Italy, Turkey, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, India, Bahrain and Lebanon. Jawhara travels the world to offer unconventional, trendy and stylish jewellery that complements the youth as a leading jewellery wholesaler, retailer and manufacturer of 18k, 21k and 22k supported by a network of over 60 outlets in the region.
AL ROMAIZAN GOLD & JEWELLERY “The Eternal Brilliance” We AL ROMAIZAN GOLD & JEWELLERY is one of the leading company in Gold & Jewellery industry in the GCC. What sets AL ROMAIZAN GOLD & JEWELLERY apart is that we specialize in the production of Authentic and creative Arabic gold pieces & Jewellery, as well as Italian, Turkish & Singaporean Collections. This helps us deliver a product offering quite unlike any other traditional retailer. This is the essence of our brand, and our promise to our customers whoever they are like individuals or business we always keep a promise of “The Eternal Brilliance”.
Construction on Track Construction work remains on schedule with 60% of the project completed as on February 2018
The construction works are progressing well in line with the contract schedule with completion of the construction works on target for Q4 2018. STRUCTURAL WORKS Over 80% of structural works of the entire project have been completed as of date and the remaining works are scheduled to be completed in the next 8-10 weeks.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL WORKS Internal finishes and MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) works are in full swing and preparatory works are ongoing to begin the façade works including glazing and skylights. External utility works are also in progress and the external parking works to serve the mall will commence very soon.
SPECIALIST PACKAGES The landscaping contract for Central Park which is an integral part of the mall has been awarded to Miracle Garden Landscaping, the company behind the world class landscaped projects such as Dubai Miracle Garden and Dubai Butterfly Garden. The 200,000 sq.ft. Central Park will provide a unique sensory experience for shoppers and has been designed to accommodate 7,000 shoppers at
a time in its vast expanse.
INTERIOR FIT-OUT WORKS Cityland Mall awarded Al-Shirawi Interiors contract to complete the interior fit-out works. Al Shirawi Interiors already mobilized and commenced their scope for 450,000 sq.ft. of space including all entrances, pavilions, hypermarket and washrooms of the mall.
PROGRESS ON MAJOR ANCHOR TENANTS DEMISES Construction work for the Carrefour hypermarket is nearly complete and it will be ready for handover on or before end of March 2018. This will be the largest hypermarket in the Dubailand area. Construction work for the two major entertainment anchors - VOX Cinemas and Fabyland are progressing at a fast pace and will also be ready for handover within the next 6-8 weeks. By the end of Q2, 2018 the site will be open for most of the mall tenants to come in and commence their fit-out works.
On the photo (from right to left): Fahimuddin Chief Executive Officer, Cityland Group, H.H. Shiekh Theyab Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan Chairman, Cityland Group, Engr. Abdel Naser Rahhal - Vice Chairman, Cityland Group, Jai Sharma - Project Manager, Cityland Mall.
On 17th Feb. His Highness Sheikh Theyab Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan Chairman of Cityland Group together with the Cityland Mall Management Team reviewed the progress of the Dhs. 1.2 Billion World’s first Nature-Inspired project.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE PHOTOS WITH ARCHITECT’S RENDERINGS
Day Shot - Aerial View
Central Park - Aerial View
View from Side Entrance
Arabian Pavilion
A Sneak Peak at Cityland Mall Construction Progress Take a look here! https://youtu.be/4swsc26cYIM
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